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Self-stigma reduction group for people with depression: A randomized controlled trial
Date Issued
2020
Journal
ISSN
1049-7315
1552-7581
Citation
Research on Social Work Practice, 2020, vol. 30(8), pp. 846-857.
Type
Peer Reviewed Journal Article
Abstract
Purpose:
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) on reducing self-stigma in Chinese people with depression.
Methods:
By adopting a randomized controlled trial design, 62 participants with clinical depression were randomly assigned to a 10-session CBT or treatment as usual. Standardized assessment tools were used to assess the self-stigma and depressive symptoms in the pre- and posttreatment periods by a research assistant who was blind to the group assignment of the participants.
Results:
The results of the 2 × 2 repeated measures of covariance (analysis of covariance) demonstrated that after completing the therapy, the treatment group had significantly lower self-stigma scores than the control group. Additionally, the reduction in self-stigmatizing beliefs predicted a reduction in depressive symptoms in participants.
Conclusion:
This study demonstrates the efficacy and effectiveness of a CBT group intervention in reducing self-stigma for people with clinical depression living in Chinese society.
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